1994–95 Courage League National Division Three

The 1994–95 Courage League National Division Three was the eighth full season of rugby union within the third tier of the English league system, currently known as National League 1. Bedford finished in first place and are promoted to National Division 2 for next season and they are joined by the runner-up, Blackheath; the teams finished 3rd and 4th respectively last season. Following their promotion last season Clifton finished 9th and are relegated to National League 4 along with the last-placed team Exeter.[1]

1994–95 Courage League National Division Three
Countries England
ChampionsBedford (1st title)
Runners-upBlackheath (also promoted)
RelegatedClifton, Exeter
Matches played90

Structure

The league consists of ten teams with all the teams playing each other on a home and away basis to make a total of eighteen matches each. There are two promotion places and two relegation places. The champions are promoted to National League 2 and the last two teams are relegated to National Division 4.

Participating teams and locations

League table
1994–95 Courage League National Division Three Table[2]
Club Played Won Drawn Lost Points for Points against Points diff Points
1Bedford18131442123818327
2Blackheath18122429919010926
3Rugby1811073332716222
4Rosslyn Park1810083132803320
5Morley18927277326−4920
6Otley189092782483018
7Harrogate18729275404−12916
8Richmond1861113192902913
9Clifton185112242344−10211
10Exeter183114153319−1667
  • Points are awarded as follows:
  1. 2 pts for a win
  2. 1 pt for a draw
  3. 0 pts for a loss
  • If teams are level at any stage, the following tiebreaker is applied:
  1. Difference between points for and against
Green background are promotion places. Pink background are relegation places.

Sponsorship

National Division Three is part of the Courage Clubs Championship and is sponsored by Courage Brewery.

See also

References
  1. Cleary, Mick; Griffiths, John (1995). Rothmans Rugby Union Yearbook 1995–96 (24th ed.). London: Headline Book Publishing. pp. 179–195. ISBN 0 7472 7816 4.
  2. "Courage Clubs Championship-1994/95". Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club. Retrieved 26 August 2016.


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